Steele & Loeber Lumber

After hearing so many horror stories of how bad some garage rebuilds went, my wife and I were very hesitant about getting our old eye soar of a garage rebuilt. After searching the internet and reading one bad review after another we finally came across Steele and Loeber Garage Builders. The reviews on their company were very good so we decided to give them a call for an estimate.

We meet the rep Brian and he walked us through the process and the costs. Brian was very professional and talked to us like our opinions mattered. He took the time to explain everything and not once did he try to "Up Sale" us. Brian was very straight forward and honest. Brian is a top-notch rep and has excellent customer service skills. There was no question we were going to sign with Steele and Loeber.

One of our biggest concerns was how long the rebuild would take. We had heard and read about some garage builds taking as long as 6-8 months to complete. Brian was very upfront about how long it could take but he assured us that the process would not take that long at all. He was a man of his word! We signed the contract the last week of March 2022 and the new garage was up and ready by the 3rd week of May 2022.

It only took 6 weeks! We were extremely happy with how fast and smooth the process was and Brian was there every step of the way. Unlike some companies where once you sign the contract you never hear anything else from the rep. Brian kept us updated on every step and was very responsive to any questions we had. From the permit process, demolition, concrete pour, new build, electrical work, and the final inspection, Steele and Loeber were on top of their game.

I can't say enough about how smooth the process was. The new garage looks amazing! On top of the garage, we also had a covered patio added to the back with a party door access. We are so excited to enjoy our new garage and patio this summer. The attached pictures say it all from the old eye soar garage to the new modern version.

I would like to update my last review. I am happy with the garage but I wrote about the lack of communication from both Steele and Loeber and the electrician that came out to install electricity to garage. Today I received a phone call from both, Phil the owner of Steele and Loeber, but also the owner of the electrical company as well. Both apologizing and offering to pay for my electrical outlet when I purchase my new PHEV. I really appreciate both of them taking the time to read my review and responding.

I needed my old garage demolished and a new on rebuilt after tornado damage. I met with multiple other companies and this was the best of the bunch. They offered a fair price and their quality of work was great. I loved the fact that I was able to go to their showroom. Brian was easy to work with and was happy to answer my questions. I would happily recommend this company to anyone.

If I could give a negative I would. This place sucks! After the garage was build and in crappy, steel and liver refuses to return phone calls. The concrete wasn't grated. The garage leaks and and puddles form then it ices up. Do yourself a favor run and use anyone else. Chicago

I contacted Steele & Loeber about tearing down and replacing my in-laws snow damaged garage. Ross, our salesman, was very quick to get to the property, provided a full written quote within days, and explained the entire process and timeline very clearly. We contacted Ross and the office a few times along the way and always received prompt and courteous responses.

The garage and all of the inspections are now complete and my in-laws are extremely happy. Everything happened exactly as Ross explained with no surprises, no upsells, and no hidden charges. My wife and I are very appreciative of Ross and the entire S&L team; they made the whole process stress-free for a couple in their mid-80s.

We had an electrical fire that destroyed our garage. We had 4 different companies bid and while they were not the least expensive, we were very impressed with the salesman, the company, and the transparency in pricing. Our new garage is very nice. They even poured a beautiful new patio next to the garage for us. It did take 4 months to complete the job but that was not a concern for us. The sales and service staff are very pleasant and responsive. We definitely recommend Steele and Loeber.

We had an electrical fire that destroyed our garage. We got 4 quotes and decided to go with Steele and Loeber. We are very happy with our new garage. The sales and service team are all very helpful and responsive. The quality is top notch. It did take around 4 months to complete the job but a lot of garages came down from the huge snow storm this past winter so we knew they'd be pretty busy. We definitely recommend Steele and Loeber.

We contracted with Steele & Loeber to build us a garage and pour a concrete driveway. Brian, our salesman, was awesome! He was very attentive and thorough. Everyone one we dealt with at this company was great. Any issues that arose were handled promptly and to our satisfaction. From demolition to completion, the entire process took 4 weeks. The workers were great.

They showed up on time (the electricians and gutter guys actually showed up two days BEFORE they were supposed to) and did their work flawlessly. We were very pleased with the whole process. We love our new garage. Thank you, Brian, Phil and the whole Steele & Loeber family for a job well done. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have a garage built.

I can confidently and wholeheartedly say that they make the best garages in all of Illinois. Communication was amazing and they answered all of my questions. I have already recommended them to my family and friends. Thank you Steele and Loeber! Service: Garage door consultation

Great experience from the sales person Brian to Phil coordinating the work and keeping me posted. Took a bit longer than anticipated with covid and all, but was never left in the dark. Out of the 5 builders in the area I brought out to quote for the project, they came in at a decent price and was able to do everything I wanted/needed and more. It was a 28x22 garage with 10ft walls, reverse gable roof on a 5 slab, reinforced with vapor barrier along with a 60A subpanel. Edit: new photo added after grass and driveway back in order. Excellent work S&L!

I called Steele & Loeber on September 22, 2020. They told me that someone would call me back within 48 hours. That didn't happen. I called them back on September 29. They assured me again that someone would call me back. No return call yet. I called their office in Bellwood on September 30. Today is October 2 no call from either office. Maybe I should have told them I lived on the north side on Chicago instead of the south side. I'm just saying.

I recently had a garage built with Steele and Loeber. Phil was my sales rep. He was knowledgeable and fair with prices. Between him and the girls in the office, the process was very easy. Any questions I had along the way, someone was always available to help me. I could not believe how fast and efficient the builders were, very hard workers. When I invest a large amount of money, I want to always feel it was worth it and Steele and Loeber exceeded all of my expectations. My new garage is beautiful and I will recommend this company to everyone for the years to come! Thank you!

Steele and Loeber just finished building my garage in time for the winter. In the process of having my garage built the two office girls were extremely helpful directing me through each step. They made the experience pain free. My sales rep was also exceptionally knowledgeable with the building codes, allowing no room for error making it an extremely pleasant process to work with this company. The end result was better than expected. I highly recommend this company.

Had no choice- needed to tear down an existing garage and replace it-Got several competing bids and Steele Loeber are hands down the best. From the first meeting with the salesman- to the normal back and forth phone calls Phil and Lori have been great. Phone calls were always returned and questions answered. Construction projects can be involved -and they just take time. So it was helpful to deal with people with who know what they are doing and make a point of communicating

FANTASTIC customer service and pricing! I shopped around a quite a bit before stumbling on to Steele & Loeber. Phil, Murray and his team did an excellent job breaking down costs, financing options available to me (not that I needed it), and how long it would take to demolish my rotting 2 car garage and build a new one. It was refreshing to work with professionals, as they were completely transparent with every little detail which the other companies I talked to couldn't give me a straight answer on when it came to costs, turnaround, and someone actually showing up at my house to meet with me at my convenience, not theirs.

The proof was in the paper when it came to sign a contract to demolish and build. It shocked me as he saved me a good chunk of change if I went with someone else to do the demolishing part. I appreciated that if there were any issues even years after it being built that I can call him to fix it. Going over the warranty with me which I knew nothing about considering this is a starter home for me was extremely helpful.

We are very happy with our new garage. Murray was a great salesperson to deal with. He was very patient and not pushy. Not very impressed with the electricians who damaged two of our doors while installing the electric, but the company was very upfront about it and rectified it quickly.

They are a joke they built my garage 2 months Concrete started cracking and Leaks everywhere, Lifting from ground 4 damaging garage aluminum and garage door trim I called Phil the owner came out Very Comical answers Concrete cracks There's nothing that I could do about that What about your warranty doesn't cover that he Hires subcontractors no supervision no quality control and your stuck with Horrible work do your homework and make sure who is building your garage.

Great, friendly costumer service and high quality garages. Garage Estimates are completely free and financing is available! Definitely recommend Steele & Loeber.

What they don't tell you about their warranty is that the roofing shingles are only guaranteed to withstand only 50 miles per hour winds. I had a garage built by this company and after the first year, which is how long the building warranty is, the inside wall started leaking and of course they said there is nothing they can do about it since the warranty has expired after one year, fast forward some years later and now after the recent high winds my garage is the only one that has shingles blowing off!

Steele & Loeber just completed a project for me, demolishing my old garage and building me a new one. Their prices were competitive, the craftsmanship was outstanding, and they were even faster than their proposed timeline. I contacted them several times with questions and concerns and Phil was always more than willing to help. Great service, high quality, and really nice, professional people. I'd recommend them to anyone looking to build a garage!

STEELE AND LOEBER is NOT TO BE TRUSTED! DO NOT EVER CONTRACT them to build your garage! 6 months after the build we still have garage siding coming down and NO ONE will return our call. We are SO UPSET that we ever reached out to them. Maury sold us this great package of only the finest laborers using top quality materials and responsive customer service.

We were sold a lie. Maury assured us that Steele and Loeber uses its own construction staff. Not true, they use contracted laborers who we often had to call to see when they would be showing up next. On perfectly clear days and without notification, Juan and his crew missed a few outings to complete work. Right away we had concerns with the quality of work.

When we informed Juan that he did not measure and make correct cuts and that we noticed boards full of holes used on the roof, his crew did nothing. We called Phil from Steele and Loeber to get involved and he had the builders repair their shoddy work. When the garage was "completed, " Steele and Loeber was quick to make sure that you signed their check but did not care about the level of customer satisfaction.

We brought to Phil's attention that the garage siding was still falling down. A Steele and Loeber technician was assigned to our case. When we talked with the technician, he informed us that Juan was supposed to be supervised due to his previous history of sub-par work. The technicians were scheduled to come out on a Saturday to fix the sub-par siding, 10 pieces were to be replaced.

Two days before the scheduled appointment, we came home to find two technicians working in our backyard. They had jumped our 6-foot fence and trespassed upon our property (cracking one of our fence boards in the process). This was it! We called Steele and Loeber twice to request a manager call us to discuss their employees. No phone calls, no apologies, NOTHING!

And to top it off, that siding is still coming down from the garage! This experience has been incredibly stressful for my family and we are in the process of filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Save yourself the headache. Spend your hard earned money with a company that cares.